2022 BMW G310GS - HOW WE ADJUSTED THE HEIGHT AND GEAR LEVER 

2022 BMW G310GS - HOW WE ADJUSTED THE HEIGHT AND GEAR LEVER #MRSRDERGUIDER has got her new #bmwg310gs - here's how we adjusted the height and gear lever to suit her geometry. She's found it a little tall and we decided to share how we dealt with the issue by fitting a lowering link at the rear and dropping the forks through the triple clamps, we also adjusted the gear lever to improve the ergonomics for her even more. 00:00 Intro 00:18 Chantal showing her height and gear change problems sat on the bike 02:26 Showing the actual lowering link we got from Amazon 05:14 The link actually fitted and the forks lowered plus some considerations 07:52 Chantal sat back on the bike after lowering 08:15 The gear lever adjustment and tools required 18:48 The test ride and a much more confident Chantal There will be a lot happening with this bike going forward so stay tuned for accessories, improvements and of course, rides. Here's the link for the rear suspension bracket on Amazon www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B09PWN4RB1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 #bmwmotorrad #theriderguider #bmwgs310 #g310gs #girlswhoridemotorcycles #2022BMWG310GS See you on the next one Neil & Chantal 😉

Greetings from another short rider from the Philippines!

My wife has a 310GS. She’s 5’2”. I lowered hers with a Wilbers suspension unit and a progressive front fork spring. I didn’t go down the lowering link for the same reason that you found. She had the same problem as you with the stand. I took the stand off, cut it down by 60mm and welded a 60mm extension to the kickstand peg, powder coated it and now she can flick it up.

Wow! I didn't know the gear lever is adjustable 😀 Many thanks for sharing! And i Loved your sentence "Happy wife, happy life!" 😉😀 Happy riding 🏍️😊👍🏻

Excellent tutorial on the gear lever adjustment.

Love from India man I loved the whole video. like and share from my side with sub..... G 310Gs is my dream love you both for bringing this video

Awesome video, well explained.

I went with the HyperPro Front and Rear Performance Suspension Lowering Kit. It lowered the bike about 55mm (2”) and really made the difference for me since it allows me to practically flat-foot the bike. I had my local BMW shop do the installation. I’m 5’4” and really struggled with the bike as I live in the mountains. Before the lowering kit, I would get exhausted trying to maneuver my body so I wouldn’t drop the bike at intersections or unplanned stops. It was pricey, but now I feel like the bike is built for me.

I tried one of those rear suspension adaptors on Kawasaki ER6F which it did but the original unit scraped on the bodywork. Wilbers made a replacement unit in 'standard' length plus two others 5mm and 10mm shorter, I opted for the 5mm one and it worked great. I raised the forks slightly through the yokes. Happy rider.

thanks for the video, great looking bike

Did you ever try to put a more aggressive tire on in combination with the lowering link?

Thanks alot for all the professional advice big respect god bless you peace out world

Nice little demo of adjusting a bike to suit the rider, people shouldn't be afraid to alter settings to make it easier for themselves. I've just adjusted the gear link on the Gixxer by 5mm height and changes are smooth, not clunky anymore. One small point- the threadlock should have been put on the shiny end bit, as that is the part of the thread that is screwed in (and where the original threadlock was taken off by being unscrewed).

Ha, never thought to alter the gear lever when I had some new boots I just kept riding until the new boot fit under the lever better! As for seat heights, turned down a mates 1050 Triumph as I could only reach the floor on tippy toes, it had only done 8000 miles, on reflection I should have bought some high heels then bought it. Interesting and informative video Neil and Chantal. Ride safe as always.

Thank you , i have the same issue 😅 i will order the lowering part now 👍🏻👍🏻

I just installed a lowering link yesterday. I was on my tip toes before but now I’m flat footed. Much better.

Hi - thanks for the video, did you need to shorten the sidestand after fitting the Bestem lowering kit? Cheers

Hello, I watched your video, very cool. I have a question, Do you know the way to replace the front turn light in this bike?? Thanks in advance

Super helpful. Any issues with the shifting once you had adjusted the lever? I did mine and found it didn't want to change gear when adjusted upwards so I had to put it back down. Lots of false neutrals or refusal to shift at all. I thought maybe I had shortened or affected the throw at the front ball joint too much. I'll give it another go when my bike is back from the dealer. I have a 2021 MY with cold start issues - can be annoying when it's 2 degrees down in Tassie and she refuses to take me to work!

Brilliant! I will add that in North America BMW can lower the G310GS to the same height of their G310R, which is 30.9 inches. However, I am not sure if this is done at the factory and/or at the dealership once they already have it.

Might have to get a lower profile tire if you get more aggressive nobs as you just pointed out...LOL I've never been a big fan of linkage-less suspension KTM ran them for years on their motocross bikes but eventually added linkages a few years back. I have similar issues with my brake pedal on my MX bike I have to run it lower then most people do because I have issues raising my right foot high enough to get over the top of it so I lowered it a bit. Nice mods, nothing like feeling comfy on your bike.

Thanks so much for takin us Alton an Putin us rite on how to do. Great vid an great couple. Keep um commin guy. Ride safe ride well an ride lucky.🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏍️🏍️👍👍🇬🇸🇬🇸

I know how Mrs Rider Guider feels balancing that bike haha. oooooff defo some considerations especially when it comes to chain adjustments... haha i typed that then it came up on the screen haha definately happy wife happy life mate. how you got through that entire job without swearing once is beyond me. I would have been launching tools around me roomy garage. Cracking job bud great riding both

Does it work with a 5'2" with seat adjustment I've only ridden 785mm seat heights for now?

The side stand is def a pain for us shorter riders when off road on this bike, great little bike though 👍

Hello !! thanks for the video, is it very helpful for newbies like me? I would like to ask you, at the agency the seller recommends that I not lower my motorcycle so as not to alter the geometry, I reached the ground on tiptoes and it would be much easier for me to reach the ground with flat feet, my question is, did you have any performance problem with the bike by altering the geometry? Is the height of the motorcycle insufficient to take it to the field? or with any obstacle? Thanks in advance

It helps to take off the foot peg rubber to get the shift linkage adjustment

Hi guys! I am 1.65 mts, in other words a short person. I had also problems with the high of my G310 GS. What I did? I just bought the lower seat and bought higher shoes to drive the motorcycle. Before that, I asked in BMW about how to decrease the high of the motorcycle and they were very strong saying in Not modify the high of the forks as in the video is explained due if you do it, you are modifying the structure of the design, that can affected the driving in turns and also in high speed. Is a modification in gravity center. Is something not simple. So. In my opinion, take care, in this kind of modifications. Regards. Leonardo.

Did you lose the warranty of tge bike by doing this? Really keen on it

Hello, I have a question.. I am going to the installation myself, of this piece, I even ordered from amazon still waiting to arrive... But I get in doubt about the upper and lower fork, this need to be also moved?

What brand hand guards are these?

Exactly how tall is she and what's her inseam? I'm 5'6" or 168cm with an inseam of 28" or 71.12 cm.

He’s blue Alan, he’s blue 😂 great vid 👍

太厲害了

How much inches down by this lowering kit

what is your height

Great! How tall is she? I'm currently 5,7 - 5,8 but nearly all my height is in my legs, would this bike me comfortable for me?

😂remove the retainer clips on both ball pivots and snap off the adjustable arm. Then you can loosen the lock nuts and adjust the ball sockets in or out to whatever height your needs are .Spin the lock nuts back snap the balls back on and check your shifter. If it’s good snap the keepers back on the ball socket and your golden❤

BMW do a low seat option lowers by 30mm

What is her height?

In centimeters, how tall?

How tall is she?

Average riders are not too high, should be 800mm below..

What is her height?